Emerson Elementary

Tonight's shout out goes to Mr. Bartlett's class! He now has all his AUPs returned to the school! Great job students and parents!

We would like to send a shout out to Mr. Spader's class for also having all their AUPs returned. Way to go students and parents!

We would like to send a shout out to Mrs. Stutler and Mrs. Anthony's classrooms! They have all their AUPs returned! Way to go students and parents. If you have not returned your child's AUP please send those back ASAP.

Good evening. Tomorrow brings much anticipation with the start of a new school year. I am so excited to see our students and employees back in our buildings as we work together to become the # 1 school district in the state of West Virginia. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful community of parents and guardians that understand the importance of a first-class education and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of our students and schools. However, we know there is a lot of work to complete. This summer, WCS has equipped schools with essential personnel for targeted intervention, created a STEAM Academy for middle school students, and continued to upgrade our facilities to provide the most conducive environments possible in our schools. We are very excited to see the new school year begin. I encourage each of you to review our re-entry guidance document located on our webpage at https://tinyurl.com/yhq2qwgb. As you know, directives can change quickly with little notice. I will do my best to communicate changes to you as directives are received. I encourage all parents and students to follow the recommendations in the guidance document including, but not limited to - wearing a mask, staying socially distanced, and practicing good, hand-washing hygiene. As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year. Thank you for all you do and have a wonderful evening.

Good evening. We invite you to contribute to our ARP/ESSER plan by providing input to the ideas generated in spending funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER), targeting K-12 education. Your input will guide our plan to meet the needs of our students, staff, and community which will be presented to the West Virginia Dept. of Education on July 19. Your input is vitally important. To provide input, please click the following link or visit our website. Thank you. https://tinyurl.com/yfs5cvgh

With the 2020-21 school year wrapping up, I would just like to say “Thank You!” Thank you to everyone: Students, parents, teachers, staff and community members. Thank you to everyone who has helped others get through this often challenging and frustrating year, and thank you to everyone for your patience and resilience. Even as we head into summer break, Wood County Schools is hard at work finalizing preparations for our summer programs which are set to begin later this month. These eight programs are unlike anything we have offered before and are sure to be engaging and fun for students at all grade levels. More than 1,500 students are enrolled and more than 200 teachers and staff have been hired to help make these programs a success. Wood County Schools’ summer offerings have been called a model for the state, and we intend to show everyone why we deserve to be called the best school system in West Virginia. I want everyone to have a wonderful summer and a well-earned break. Most importantly, though, I want everyone ready for this fall. Throughout all of our challenges, we have learned and we have grown, and it is time for us to put that hard-earned knowledge to work for our students. We want to provide all of our kids with the best possible opportunities in first-class facilities staffed by top-level teachers and caring adults. So as we say goodbye to the 2020-21 school year, let us look forward to the wonderful things we can accomplish together in the months and years ahead. Thank you everyone, and have a great summer!

Yesterday, we honored our Fifth Grade Presidential Award Winners and Citizenship Recipients. We have created this video to honor all of our fifth graders as they close this chapter of their lives. Whether they were an Emerson Eagle for just this year, or have been a part of our family since kindergarten we are proud of you all. As each of you go off to middle school we look forward to the day when you will return in your cap and gown and walk the halls as the graduating class of 2028. We are proud of you! Once an Emerson Eagle, Always an Emerson Eagle! https://youtu.be/4elssEdAudY

Exciting news from Wood County Schools! Off Campus Learning Options are now available for the fall. Learn more at woodcountyschoolswv.com.

A few reminders for Emerson parents and students: Tomorrow is the last day to order Field Day Shirts. The link to order is on our school webpage and our facebook page. The shirts are $10. Each grade level has a certain color they will wear. 5th grade parents Mrs. White needs pictures of your child for a video. You can email them to emersonelementarypkb@gmail.com or text them to (681)315-2686. Don't forget to include the name of your child. Please get them to her by May 27th. If you haven't returned your iPad charging cord (we need both parts), please return them to the school ASAP.

Attention 5th grade parents: Mrs. White needs 3-4 pictures of your child for a video. You may email them to emersonelementarypkb@gmail.com or text them to (681)315-2686. Please get them to her by May 27th.

Orders for Field Day shirts are due May 20th! Here is the link to order your shirt. https://emerson2021fieldday.itemorder.com/sale

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take a moment to personally say ‘Thank You’ to all of Wood County Schools’ selfless and dedicated educators. This has been one of the most challenging school years in recent history. Our teachers have not only endured nearly impossible tasks but have risen to the challenge and have continued to place our students first. Our teachers and personnel have dedicated countless hours keeping students engaged, providing support and care to families, and giving our children a beacon of normalcy in an often turbulent and uncertain world. The work you do each day is more appreciated than you will ever know. Wood County Schools is blessed to have so many caring and dedicated teachers, and I want all of you to know: We see what you are doing and what you have done, and we are thankful you are here. Thank you for making a difference!

As the school year begins to come to an end and GSA testing begins next week, we need all iPad chargers returned to the school. Anybody that does not return a charger for their iPad will be invoiced. The cost of a charger is $25.00. Thank you!

Emerson Elementary School, Wood County (096-206). The online parent survey will be available from April 5 through May 21, 2021. You may complete the survey from any computer with an internet connection. You are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. We value your feedback. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in your child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning. Parent participation in the survey is very important. If you have questions about the survey or have problems completing the survey, please contact your child's school. When you log onto the survey you will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to your rights as a survey participant: Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential. Access the Survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wvslesPA21 Enter this code to start the survey: P096206

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccinations for teens. Visit woodcountyschoolswv.com for more information or reach out to your child's school nurse.

Emerson Elementary Field Day Shirts are available now for pre-order. Please make sure you order the correct color shirt for your grade level. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1225948/Emerson_2021_Field_Day_Order_Form.pdf

Track practice will officially start next week. There will not be any practice tomorrow, April 23rd.

The track team will be posted on the front doors after school tomorrow, April 21st. Track practice is will be Thursday right after school until 4:30. At that time the team will get a schedule for practices and meets.

Due to great popularity, registration for Summer School Learning Opportunities has been extended through this Friday, April 23rd at noon! Learn more at https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/o/wcs/page/get-started-here

Don’t forget tryouts for track are Monday for girls and Tuesday for Boys. They will be held after school. You must have a permission form to tryout.